Python Tech Lead Developer (Software Engineer) to join the Core Technology Team within a High Frequency Trading Hedge Fund trading millions of sterling and euro across multiple asset classes, including equities and derivatives across the main european markets.

As the Python Tech Lead Developer (Software Engineer) your role is specific to the HFT section of the connectivity of the trading systems, you will be working in the R&D team in a centralised technology hub within the business that has an environment focusing on building the best technology systems in the market place.

Work with the latest open source Python frameworks, Linux and SQL databases to build high performance optimisation trading applications for multiple asset classes and collaborate with the team ensure that the collection some of the brightest minds share ideas.

Key requirements;

Significant specialist Python development experience (Essential)

Familiarity with advanced SQL techniques (Highly beneficial)

Linux knowledge (Beneficial)

Additional financial services experience is helpful but not mandatory for the role

Broad knowledge of algorithms and data structures (Beneficial)

This role is the pinnacle for financial trading technology systems and would suit the passionate technologist looking to push their knowledge to the next level, learn from likeminded enthusiasts and also raising the industry bar for performance. You will be supported by an infrastructure that highly rates it's core technology team benefitting from automony over the business and opportunity to have access without red tape. Please contact Dan Stewart @ Harrington Starr for more information.